The Department of Business Administration Organized a Campaign to Distribute Ramadan Baskets

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November 27, 2025
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On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, as part of the ongoing charitable activities offered by Cihan University-Erbil to support underprivileged families, the Department of Business Administration organized a campaign to distribute Ramadan baskets, involving a group of third-year students. Under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Dr. Hawkar Qasim Birdawod, Asst. Prof. Dr. Qusay Hameed Al-Salami, and Lecturer Dlovan Wirya Hamadameen.

Upon their arrival, they were warmly received by the school principal, Ms. Bushra Younis Al-Rawi, along with several families of the students. Asst. Prof. Dr. Hawkar Qasim Birdawod, Head of the Department, oversaw the distribution of 25 food baskets to the families of students at Al-Sa’ada Primary School for Girls. Moreover, Dr. Qusay Hameed Al-Salami personally handed over some of the food baskets to the school principal, in an atmosphere filled with appreciation and gratitude. During the event, both the current and previous support provided by the Department of Business Administration to students’ families was acknowledged.

It is worth mentioning that over the past years, the Department of Business Administration has carried out numerous charitable initiatives, including the distribution of Ramadan food baskets, financial assistance for school hall renovations, and the provision of stationery supplies. These efforts reflect the university’s ongoing commitment to supporting education and the local community.

Volunteers

#	Name	Duration	Credits
1	Qusay Hameed Al-Salami	2	85
2	Cihan University – Erbil	2	85
3	Hawkar Qasim Pirdawod	90	85

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